Hold your breath for 10 to 20 seconds
Sip cold water slowly
Drink water from the far side of a glass
Swallow a teaspoon of sugar
Gargle with ice water
Breathe into a paper bag briefly
Pull your knees to your chest
Lean forward to compress your diaphragm
Breathe slowly and steadily
Swallow a small piece of dry bread
Suck on a lemon
Press gently on your diaphragm
Try the Valsalva maneuver
Distract yourself and relax your breathing
Seek medical help if hiccups last more than 48 hours
